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Inside Construction

Inside Construction

By: BC Construction Association
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 Inside Construction takes listeners on an unfiltered journey inside the challenges facing BCs’ industrial, commercial, and institutional construction sector. Hear firsthand from general and trade contractors on crucial issues like prompt payment, public sector procurement best practises, and finding and keeping talent. With Host Chris Atchison, BCCA President. Economics Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Essential Apprentice

    The Essential Apprentice
    Jan 6 2023

    Apprenticeship is crucial to building a productive and resilient construction industry. It's also an investment and a journey for the sponsoring employer and the aspiring tradesperson. In this episode, we look at the benefits and challenges of apprenticeship and hear from industry insiders about how they would attract more apprentices and improve completion rates. You'll hear from employers and apprentices, to gain valuable insights from both sides.
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    27 mins
  • Comply or Goodbye: Construction Industry’s Response to COVID-19

    Comply or Goodbye: Construction Industry’s Response to COVID-19
    Oct 7 2022

    From the early days of the pandemic, BC's government designated construction as an essential industry. Contractors were able to keep working, and it was a challenge they rose to. In this episode, leaders from the industry's main safety organizations reflect on their pandemic experiences, from the struggles and lessons learned to how this generational "trial by fire" will continue to shape the future of construction.

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    45 mins
  • Fixed-Price Contracts in a Price-Volatile Market

    Fixed-Price Contracts in a Price-Volatile Market
    Aug 12 2022

    Rapidly escalating costs in an unpredictable global landscape. Dramatic uncertainty for many. In this episode, we sit down with experienced contractors and industry advisors to better understand contract options and how to minimize contract risks.
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    33 mins
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